Author: David Deck

In 1997, Steve Jobs ranted for 60 seconds on TV’s across the world about his admiration and appreciation of what he called "the crazy ones”... the misfits, rebels, round pegs in square holes… the ones who see things differently… the ones not fond of rules or status quo.  I still find it incredible that he … Continue reading Memory Makers

Here’s my distinct and deeply connected OPUS… OVERARCHING VISION Build a small army of leaders who are core centered, committed to purpose, and ONE with their teams. PURPOSE Help people become “fully alive” in alignment with St. Iranaeus’ incite. UNFIED STRATEGIES Learn --- 20 hours a week is the expectation, lean towards the playbook --- … Continue reading DD OPUS version x.0

Chances are we’ve all dreamt of being a star.  When we were young, it started out with wanting gold stars on our homework or being the "star of the week”.  As we got a little older we aspired to be the star athlete, a movie or rock star.  Then when we got a real job, … Continue reading Supernova

I recently had practice 2 with 2 sisters who are working to rebuild their father’s business and restore his good name.  OhBoyJoy and J-Mo were exploring how that little voice in your head, rooted in your childhood, affects your actions today.  The lightbulbs didn’t just turn on for them both, they blew up (in a … Continue reading 2 + 2 = ONE

I “officially” started becoming built to lead on February 19th, 2010 at 3:28pm when I finished a questionnaire designed to help me discover more about myself.  I had so much passion and optimism for BTL and a lot of work to do.  I had no idea how much. I fought the framework and wrote my … Continue reading Do more than you think

Today I listened (again) to a master in his "moment of truth".  Captain Chelsey Sullenberger had less than 90 seconds to land a completely powerless airplane carrying 155 lives. The air traffic control audio doesn’t lie, his communication was clear, concise and direct… freakin’ magic.  Sully didn’t flinch because he had put in nearly 20,000 hours … Continue reading Mastery is…

Play along for a second and fill in the blank from this quote: "________ cannot be taught, only learned.” While you are thinking about your answer, let me tell you a little bit about the origin of this dandy… William Hogan wasn’t born on easy street or with a silver spoon.  Nope, quite the contrary. … Continue reading Practice this…

What’s the difference between someone who grinds through their work or someone who has grit?  The answer may surprise you, it's a potential game changer if you ask me. Both of these words describe someone who is working hard but both are not equally successful.  Check this out… Definitions... Grind: excessively hard working (person) Grit: … Continue reading Grind vs. Grit